Brochure commemorating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Massapequa Central Avenue Building, as well as discussing the history of the Massapequa Public Library from its inception in 1952, through the opening of the Bar Harbor Library...

Built by Gideon Seaman in 1872, this hotel, later the Cove Inn, was originally called the Old Heidelberg. Jerry O'Brien changed the name to the Central Hotel around 1906. The Central Hotel was located at the corner of Main Street and Shore Road.

Black and white photograph of exterior night view of Massapequa Public Library located at 523 Central Avenue, Massapequa, New York (1957). Several cars can be seen parked along Central Avenue. On verso is stamped the date "Aug 5, 1957" as well as...

Black and white photograph of music alcove at the Massapequa Central Avenue Library circa 1957. Two patrons are seated sitting at turntables for playing vinyl records. A Mobil Station can be seen on the east side of Central Avenue, directly...

Black and white photograph of open stacks and periodical shelving at the Massapequa Central Avenue Library at 523 Central Avenue. On verso of photograph is stamped the words "Photo by A. Patzig, Union City, N.J."

Black and white photograph of annual Cerebral Palsy Party at the Massapequa Central Avenue Library. Photograph was taken at the Central Avenue Patio/Children's Garden. Attendees included Raymond J. Lockhart, superintendent of schools (back row,...

Black and white photograph of library director, Virginia Moran, followed by a procession of local children, that are delivering books to the newly built Massapequa Central Avenue Library. Books were brought from the Storefront Library on 560...

Black and white photograph of library director, Virginia Moran, followed by a procession of local children, that are delivering books to the newly built Massapequa Central Avenue Library. Books were brought from the Storefront Library on 560...

Black and white photograph of construction site for Massapequa Public Library Central Avenue Building as seen at the start of construction. The photograph was taken on December 27th, 1955, and the photographer's vantage point is looking north...

Architectural Drawing of proposed Massapequa Public Library building to be built at 523 Central Avenue, Massapequa. Shows floor plan of library, as eventually built in 1956. In bottom right hand corner of architectural drawing, text reads...

This hotel, originally called the Old Heidelberg, was built in 1872 by Gideon Seaman with a mansard roof, and located at the corner of Shore Road and Main Street in Port Washington. After Seaman's death in 1891, the hotel was sold to Jerry O'Brien,...

Black and white photograph of the ground breaking ceremony which took place at the start of construction of the Massapequa Public Library Central Avenue Building. Pictured from left to right are: George C. Harte (Trustee), Robert C. Harding...

View of plaque dedicated to the three officers of the New York State Unified Court System who died while assisting in the rescue efforts on September 11: Capt. Harry Thompson and Senior Court Officers Mitchel Wallace and Thomas Jurgens. The plaque...

View of plaque dedicated to the three officers of the New York State Unified Court System who died while assisting in the rescue efforts on September 11: Capt. Harry Thompson and Senior Court Officers Mitchel Wallace and Thomas Jurgens. The plaque...

The Edward C. Davis Central Meat Market was located at 292 Main Street. In this photo, the man on the left is Frederick Hamm, nephew to legendary Port Washington mail carrier Susie Brunner. Hamm later became a master plumber and opened a large...

Black and white photograph of tree planting in the Children's Garden of the Massapequa Central Avenue Library circa 1959. On verso of photograph are written the words "Children planting tree (gift of Ft. Neck Garden Club)." Stamped on verso of...

Black and white photograph of children standing in front of the Massapequa Central Avenue Public Library. Attached sheet gives the following information: "Children from Massapequa elementary schools leaving from Massapequa Public Library for trip...

Black and white photograph of library founders and members of the original board meeting with the board members of 1966 during the 10th (tenth) anniversary celebration of the opening of the Massapequa Central Avenue Library.

Sheet music for a popular song entitled "Hello Central, give me Heaven" words and music by Charles Harris and Joseph Clauder. Charles Harris also authored "After the Ball" which was sung with great success by Baby Lund. Music is written in the...

Massapequa Public Library (Book Trailer); Public libraries; Bookmobiles; Library trustees; Haight, Father John Malcolm; Goss, George

Black and white photograph of the day the Massapequa Public Library's new Book Trailer the day it was put into service. Trailer is parked in front of the Central Avenue building of the library on 523 Central Avenue. On verso of photograph are...

Black and white photograph of interior of Massapequa Public Library Central Avenue Building. Library director, Virginia Moran (left), is standing with a library patron who is the winner of a contest to check out the library's millionth book.

Black and white photograph taken on the occassion of the Dedication of the Massapequa Public Library, September 12th, 1956. The following description is attached to the back of photograph: "Left to right; Dr. Charles F. Gosnell, State Librarian...

Black and white photograph of attendees at the 10th anniversary of the Massapequa Public Library. Honorees are pictured inspecting building plaque along with Philip E. Robinson, Massapequa Library Board Chairman (right, center). Pictured from...